FCT Roads Set for Tougher Enforcement as FRSC Partners Military

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) is set to commence a joint special operation with the military to tackle indiscriminate parking of commercial vehicles on AYA Bridge and curb the mixed loading of goods and passengers by articulated vehicles along the Zuba–Gwagwalada–Abaji highway.

The FCT Sector Commander, Mr. Tijjani Ilyasu, disclosed this while addressing journalists in Abuja. He said the illegal activities of commercial drivers along the AYA–Nyanya route have contributed significantly to daily traffic congestion and frequent vehicle breakdowns, thereby hindering the free flow of traffic.
Mr. Ilyasu explained that the command has held several meetings with the military and other security agencies to restore sanity and strengthen traffic management across roads in the Federal Capital Territory. He added that discussions were also held with the national leadership of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) on the need to jointly address the excesses of motorists, particularly commercial drivers, to improve road safety.
According to him, the FCT Sector Command has equally engaged other transport unions in the territory to seek their support in tackling illegal parking and loading activities that obstruct traffic. He revealed that the NURTW has already submitted the names of members to be trained by the FRSC as part of a joint Special Task Force aimed at eliminating illegal motor parks and roadside transport union activities.
The Sector Commander reaffirmed the Corps’ commitment to working with relevant stakeholders to address the widespread violation of traffic regulations across the six area councils of the FCT. He also expressed concern over the increasing attacks on FRSC personnel while carrying out their lawful duties, stressing that the Corps would no longer tolerate assaults on its officers.
Mr. Ilyasu commended the FCT Judiciary for increasing the number of magistrates to strengthen the operations of mobile courts. He noted that the FCT Chief Judge has expanded the number of mobile courts from three to eight to ensure speedy prosecution of traffic offenders and serve as a deterrent to others.
He further assured that the FRSC would continue its collaboration with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to curb the use of illicit drugs and other harmful substances by motorists. According to him, this partnership complements the Corps’ ongoing sensitisation campaign against the sale of alcoholic beverages at motor parks.
The Sector Commander appealed to motorists in the Federal Capital Territory to obey traffic rules and regulations at all times and urged members of the public to report any uncivil conduct by FRSC personnel to the management for appropriate action.